Surf Forecasts:
Broad Cove surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period, S swell with 607 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broad Cove this week:
The surf forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Broad Cove in the next 16 days are 2.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ADT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a coffee, let’s take a look at what’s on offer for Broad Cove over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, mate, it’s a bit of a tough stretch. The forecast is a real mixed bag, and there’s a whole lot of ordinary to wade through. The best of the bunch pops up in the middle of the week, but even then, you’ll have to pick your moment.
Kicking off on Tuesday the 18th, it’s pretty grim. Tuesday morning has a weak 3ft swell from the SE, with a measly period of 4 seconds and light rain, and the combined energy is a paltry (35). That’s just not worth getting wet for. The arvo bumps up to 5ft, but it’s a cross-shore mess and still marginal.
Wednesday the 19th is where you want to be. The morning is the standout. We’ve got a clean 5ft SSE groundswell (period of 8 seconds, so it’s got a bit of shape) with glassy conditions – a light NE breeze of just 3 mph. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 64°F. This is the one to aim for. The afternoon on Wednesday adds a bit of chop, so get out early.
Thursday the 20th morning is still rideable with a 4ft SE swell, but the wind swings around and it’s just ordinary. After that, the forecast gets ugly. From Thursday afternoon right through to the end of the month, we’re looking at a lot of poor surf, messy onshore winds, and very little energy. Saturday the 23rd and Sunday the 24th bring moderate to fresh cross-onshore winds and lumpy conditions.
There’s a bit of a lull, and then a big spike in energy on Sunday the 30th of August. The combined energy goes through the roof at (5682) with an 12ft SSE swell, but with a 22 mph cross-onshore wind and a period of 15 seconds, it’s going to be a messy, blown-out, and dangerous mess. That’s expert-only territory, and even then, it’s not looking clean. Kite surfers might be eyeing it up, but for a paddle? Forget it.
The first week of September doesn’t offer much relief either. Tuesday the 1st has a small, clean 3ft swell with an offshore breeze, but it’s a short period windswell, so don’t expect much.
So, to wrap it up: the only real window of opportunity is Wednesday morning, the 19th of August. Get on it. The rest of the 16-day outlook is a write-off, with a long gap of poor conditions. The forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a story of one good session and a whole lot of waiting.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the E by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | SSE 6 | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | S 7 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | S 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 23 | 167 | 607 | 302 | 300 | 164 | 112 | 74 | 112 | 57 | 57 | 43 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 45 | 77 | 109 | 195 | 131 | 127 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | on | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 1:08PM1.59m | 1:37AM1.37m | 1:54PM1.51m | 2:31AM1.27m | 2:45PM1.44m | 3:33AM1.21m | 3:44PM1.40m | 4:41AM1.19m | 4:47PM1.40m | 5:45AM1.21m | 5:46PM1.43m | 6:40AM1.27m | 6:39PM1.49m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:32PM0.37m | 7:34AM0.47m | 8:24PM0.44m | 8:23AM0.57m | 9:23PM0.49m | 9:20AM0.64m | 10:28PM0.51m | 10:24AM0.66m | 11:31PM0.49m | 11:28AM0.64m | 00:26AM0.44m | 12:25PM0.59m | 1:13AM0.38m | ||||||||
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 | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — |
 | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:07 | — |
mm | 4 | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 7 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 19 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 6 | — | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 12 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | S 7 |
| kJ | 7 | 145 | — | 302 | 227 | 164 | 112 | 47 | 112 | 57 | 57 | 43 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 22 | 77 | 109 | 150 | 131 | 127 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SSW 7 | — | — | E 6 | E 7 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SE 13 | ESE 13 | SE 12 | SE 8 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | E 7 | E 6 |
| kJ | 2 | 77 | — | — | 20 | 40 | 19 | 25 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 27 | 16 | 23 | 11 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 6 | — | — | — | ESE 7 | — | S 16 | SE 15 | E 7 | SE 14 | SE 13 | S 5 | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 6 | SE 9 | — | S 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 |
| kJ | 3 | 25 | — | — | — | 43 | — | 5 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | 2 | 19 | 18 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | SSE 6 | S 9 | — | S 8 | SW 7 | — | S 7 | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | E 2 | E 3 | ESE 7 | — | — | SSE 6 | — | SW 7 |
| kJ | 23 | 167 | 607 | — | 300 | 107 | — | 74 | 7 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 45 | — | — | 195 | — | 106 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 630 | 568 | 501 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 422 | 0 | 27 | 2922 | 0 | 0 | 1333 | 27 | 1551 | 651 | 501 | 510 | 501 | 501 |
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